Surrey · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Guildford events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Guildford. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Office lunches and away days
- Summer staff parties
- Fundraisers
Book corporate paella catering in Guildford
How our corporate paella catering works in Guildford
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. Popular choices include vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food, and we are regularly asked to cater conferences and training days and team lunches.
Guildford has offices, business parks and hired venues that suit live paella. We need a ventilated spot and the site’s permission to cook. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
What affects the price in Guildford
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Occasions we cook for in Guildford
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Team-building events
- Open days and launches
- Training days and conferences
- Office lunches and away days
Guildford is about 27 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
Where we can cook in Guildford
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Guildford questions
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook in Stoke Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you do Christmas parties?
With the right covered space, yes. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can the team help cook?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we’ll discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Paella compared with other options
For catering that is part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Surrey, including Guildford
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Also near Guildford
What else we do in Guildford
Corporate events around Guildford
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. For corporate paella catering in Guildford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: London Road (Guildford) station is about 0.6 miles away. With the A3 and A25 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your work event is in GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a work event on streets such as Church Road, Market Street and High Street or the roads around them. Guildford is on the A3 and A25, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Guildford, we also cover Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Guildford has lots of places to hold a work event.
A little further out are Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Surrey Maths School (0.5 miles south-west) and Guildford High School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The King's Head pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Share the timings for food
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
The cooking area stays tidy.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. December events in Guildford are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff